F.R.E.S.H.Farms and Responsible

Enterprises in Social Health

Our mission is to tell the farmer’s story and to unite efforts to build locally based, trustworthy food economies, in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and consumption are integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of our community.

Merton Rural Farm, WI

What do we do?WEBSITE:We connect farmers and local businesses in order to make locally grown products accessible to the community, ensuring fair price for consumers, fair pay for farmers, and economic growth for the community.

AWARENESS CAMPAIGN:We build community awareness with the goal to work in collaboration to enhance our standard of living by eating healthier products, supporting local businesses, and providing fair pay to farmers.

Why do we do it?• We know that locally grown food is fresher, tastier,

and healthier. In the United States, food is usually altered by irradiation in order to prolong shelf life and survive extended travel.

• Imported foods are transported over long distances. The harm of transportation in our food chain has a significant negative impact in the environment.

• Imported foods require special packing, which will eventually be disposed and the majority is not recyclable.

• Locally grown food travels very short distances and most of it does not need packaging.

• We believe in the development and support of local farmers and local economies.

How do we do it?We connect farmers to local business through

www.fresh.orgThis is an on-line market where farmers and producers offer their products to local businesses with the option of purchasing and scheduling deliveries on-line.Fresh.org uses photography as the main vehicle for building an attractive site and carrying the message to the community.

Fresh.org is divided in five main tabs: Home

Our Farmers Healthy Products

Community Place an Order

Browse BY PRODUCTVegetables

Honey and bee products

Preserves

Baskets

Fruits

Meats

Dried Fruits and nuts

Wool and Fibers

Farm CraftsDairy and eggs

Browse BY FARM

A&P Farm

Horn Family Farm

Organic Chicken Farm

Sheep to the Wind

Sacred Springs Organic Farm

Browse OUR CLIENTS

Entrading Café, MI

61 Main, WI

35th Street Bistro, MI

Lula Café, IL

4th Street Café, MI

Browse your COMMUNITY

School Trip, WI 2009

Lara, Organic Chef

Community Support, MI

Community Awareness CampaignWe tell the Farmer’s Story

- Designed to grow public knowledge and awareness of sustainable farming practices, support for local economies, and fair treatment for farmers.- We use digital media (photography and video) to convey the message.

The Crouse’sRose Silver

Harold Smith

FRESH’s Dress Code